Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-04-03
CAN IL BE POSSIBLE.
Miss Abigail stark "utd0eS All
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and most thorough one at that Sne mas
been known TO walk a distance OF TWO
miles at stretch without waking up, and
on one occasion she frightened a slelgn-
lead of young people, who were returning
late at night from party, halt out Oh
their wits. 1t was some time before Miss
AbigaiPs parents learned OF their
daughters popularity, and ever a!ter
they kept close watch of her. Now, Miss
Stark was courted by young man from
the Third ward, John Derby, likely
fellow. but for some reason be ana the
old folks could not get along together,
and the upshot of the matter was
that he was denied admission to
the Stark mansion, proceeding
which quite disguised the youthful
lovers.
But they were not to be oGtdone so
easily, and from the time of the estrange-
ment between the young man and the ola
folks the GIRL seemed TO take a certain
fancy to an aunt who resides IN Lower
Town. Strange to say, the coincidence
in time did not manifest itsefto the Stark
elders, and they merely expressed de-
light that their daughter should take
pleasure IN visiting her aunt, VINO was
Mrs, Stark's favOrite sister.
One night, while John and Abigail were
returning from a party, John proposed
that they should get married without fur-
Their delay. He said there was no pros
pect OF AbigaiPs parents ever liking MIN,
and so long as the climax had to be
reached, he wanted to reach it by the
shortest way. He did not believe in long
courtshlps. To ali OF which Abigail re-
pied that it would be impossible for them
to get married without they eloped, for
her aunt would never sanction their mar
rage unless her parents gave their con-
sent.
Let's elope, them" said John; 81 am
heartily sick and tired of the suOterfuge
which we are practicIng upOn your pa
rents. Let us get married, and then, II
they do not care to see us, we can live
without them"
Abigail hesitated before taking SO i'm
portant step. She wanted time to think
it over. or course she expected to marry
him, even If her parents dill OBJECT, but
the proposition was so sudden that she
would ask him to wait until the next even
ing for her answer.
81 have already engaged the mini ster,"
said John. as be babe her farewell at the
gaze, land he promises to marry us, if he
has to get cut OF bed at midnight to do
H."
When he had left Abigail he walked
slowly uptown, picturing in mis- mind the
happy home he would have with Abigail
as its mistress. The bright fire, the coy
chair, the comfortable slippers, and all
the ct ceteras that go TO make up the pic
ture of a perfect nome, came up before
him. Suddenly it occurred to him that 70
had promised 10 call upon his chum, who
lived near the aunts residence, and close
up business matter Of some Importance.
Although it was late, he knew his cbum's
penchant for late hours, and therefore
had no scruples.
He retraced his steps, and was about to
ring the bell of his friends house when
he happened to see woman coming up
the street. The figure was so familiar
that he Involuntary sought the side
walk. AS the figure approached the be-
lief that it was Abigail became "a GER
tainty, and he FASTENED forward to meet
her. He was not aware, 80 absorbed had
he been In making family pictures, that
one hour had passed since he bad lift
Abigail. In his impetuous way be had
but one thought. and that was that Abb.
gail had concluded to accept his PROPOSE
ton and had come out in the nope OF over
taking him.
But he was surprised at her silence
When he spoke to her she answered in
quite as endearlng terms as he had used
in addressing her; then she took his arm
and the two walked rapidly away. He
asked her If she had really decided TO
marry him that night, and he was sure
that she said yes. Anyway, he was so
overjoyed that he nearly forgot the way
10 the minister's. All was dark when
they got there, but a vigorous ringing
soon brought the divine to the front door
John was not long in explaining the situa-
tiOn, and the minister soon mad the front
room in order for the couples reception.
He also pressed his wife into SER
vice as witness, and in a very brief
period the knot was tied and John was
happy.
Abigail had answered all questions
properly, and was apparently as happy "a
John over the result. She had not with.
drawn her veil during the ceremony, nor
had John, in his raptures, thought OF ask.
ing her to do so. They decided that she
should return to her aunts house, and
remain there for day or two, until the
final preparations should be- made.
when they should 60 into their own
home.
When John left Abigail for the second
time that night he ielt that he nc longcr
held the uncertain position OF a lover,
but that she was his wife by divine de-
cree. Visions of the perfect home. of the
comfortable slippers, c0Zy chair and
warm fire followed him home and became
a large part of his dreams when he drop
ped off. And all the next day they sull
occupied his thoughts. In the evening ne
Was by AbigaiPs side. His first words
we're:
"My wife now, in spite of every
one"
She looked at MIN as though she thought
him crazy, "Your vile, JuhnW she ex-
claimed. "BuJ have not accepted your
proposition yet. You presume TOO muc en-,
SIR" and she drew herself UP in mock
defiant manner,
you are big tease,' said John,
''but could scarcely believe my
Senses"
"What are you talking about. John ?"
looking at him seriously"
"Why, our marriage" replied he, also
serious.
at seems to me that did dream some
thing about getting married." said A BIZ
| gail.
"Dresm about iii You amaze me. Ir [
! remember Alright, we had all the para
| pherualia for a genuine weddingD said
John. "There was tue minister, his VIE
as Il witness, and we two. VINO
were married. And here is the certiti-
cate if you do not believe it," and ne
drew the precious document from MS
pocket.
Abigail was astounded. TO think that
she had been married without being coz.
infant of il was too much even for hpl